Manama: Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who serves as the National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, met with Vice Admiral Edward Ahlgren, the Defence Senior Advisor of the United Kingdom to the Middle East.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting also included Shaikh Khalid bin Ali bin Jaber Al Khalifa, the Deputy National Security Advisor. During the discussion, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad emphasized the strong strategic ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom. He praised the bilateral cooperation in defence and security sectors and highlighted the significance of continuing to advance strategic agreements and partnerships, particularly the Comprehensive Security, Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), to strengthen security, stability, and mutual interests.
The meeting addressed regional and international developments and discussed matters of mutual interest. It underscored the importance of enhancing coordination and cooperation to maintain regional security and stability and to support regional and international peace.